Headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, West Gate Bank is a state-chartered bank with $1.5B in total assets and $1.3B in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 10 offices. Its charter dates back to 1968.
West Gate Bank has a TellerScore of 72 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 66% of its 897 banks with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 139 banks headquartered in Nebraska, it ranks 79th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (97/100, 1.6%); capital cushion contributes the least (54/100, 10.38%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score fell 4 points (76 → 72), mostly because the capital cushion component weakened by 17 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 79 |
| Q3 2024 | 74 |
| Q4 2024 | 71 |
| Q1 2025 | 76 |
| Q2 2025 | 76 |
| Q3 2025 | 76 |
| Q4 2025 | 75 |
| Q1 2026 | 73 |
| Q2 2026 | 72 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 11.89% |
| Q3 2024 | 11.57% |
| Q4 2024 | 11.53% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.94% |
| Q2 2025 | 12.15% |
| Q3 2025 | 11.88% |
| Q4 2025 | 11.51% |
| Q1 2026 | 11.28% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.38% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.11% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.11% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.15% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.19% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.28% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.21% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.30% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.17% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.25% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.15% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.74% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.66% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.90% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.97% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.95% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.94% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.73% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.97% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 72 | $1.5B | 10.38% | 0.25% | 0.97% | 83.0% |
| Q1 2026 | 73 | $1.4B | 11.28% | 0.17% | 0.73% | 86.1% |
| Q4 2025 | 75 | $1.4B | 11.51% | 0.30% | 0.94% | 83.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 76 | $1.4B | 11.88% | 0.21% | 0.95% | 84.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 76 | $1.4B | 12.15% | 0.28% | 0.97% | 86.6% |
| Q1 2025 | 76 | $1.3B | 11.94% | 0.19% | 0.90% | 85.7% |
| Q4 2024 | 71 | $1.3B | 11.53% | 0.15% | 0.66% | 96.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 74 | $1.3B | 11.57% | 0.11% | 0.74% | 86.7% |
| Q2 2024 | 79 | $1.3B | 11.89% | 0.11% | 1.15% | 81.9% |
897 peers · $1 billion – $10 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Nebraska
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Valley Bank & TrustBank Norfolk, NE | 71 out of 100, Strong | $1.5B | 10.5% | 0.39% | vs |
| Exchange BankBank Kearney, NE | 54 out of 100, Below average | $1.6B | 11.4% | 3.49% | vs |
| Adams Bank & TrustBank Ogallala, NE | 82 out of 100, Strong | $1.3B | 14.1% | 0.55% | vs |
| Platte Valley BankBank Scottsbluff, NE | 66 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 9.5% | 0.57% | vs |
| Midwest BankBank Pierce, NE | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 9.4% | 0.44% | vs |
| Dayspring BankBank Gothenburg, NE | 58 out of 100, Moderate | $1.2B | 10.7% | 1.73% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at West Gate Bank?
Yes. West Gate Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #19850). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 15.6% of deposits ($199.0M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, below the peer median of 31%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.38%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 0.00% (benchmark: 10%).
10 locations
Branches
West Gate Bank lists 10 offices in 3 cities. Most locations:
- Lincoln, NE (6)
- Omaha, NE (3)
- Bellevue, NE (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, West Gate Bank reported 2,804 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300QLO8TSQW5JTK72): 2,409 originated ($678,505,000 total), 134 denied, and 18 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 4.8%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- West Gate Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 19850
- RSSD ID
- 207050
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- West Gate Banshares Inc
- Established
- September 3, 1968
- Headquarters
- 6003 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln, NE 68516
- Website
- my.westgate.bank
- Employees
- 223
Quick answers
West Gate Bank: common questions
Is West Gate Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. West Gate Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #19850). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is West Gate Bank's TellerScore?
72 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has West Gate Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #19850 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does West Gate Bank have?
10 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Lincoln
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams State BankBank Adams, NE | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $70.2M | 16.6% | 0.09% | vs |
| Countryside BankBank Unadilla, NE | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $118.5M | 15.2% | 0.35% | vs |
| Nebraska State Employees Credit UnionCredit union Lincoln, NE | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $36.8M | 14.0% | 0.11% | vs |
| Spirit of America Federal Credit UnionCredit union Lincoln, NE | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $53.2M | 12.9% | 0.01% | vs |
| Cattle Bank and TrustBank Seward, NE | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $421.9M | 12.9% | 0.08% | vs |
| Horizon BankBank Waverly, NE | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $574.3M | 14.0% | 0.46% | vs |